Dr. George Leonard Cooper M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2139 Valleygate Dr Suite 101a Fayetteville NC, 28304About
Dr. George Cooper is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Cooper specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cooper can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Cooper can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Albany Medical College - Union University 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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